
The Power of TaeKwonDo: Teaching Discipline, Confidence & Leadership to the Next Generation
from The Amazing Authorities Podcast
by Mitch Carson
Published: Wed Jul 02 2025
Show Notes
In this energetic and heartfelt episode of The Amazing Authorities Podcast, host Mitch Carson welcomes martial arts masters and co-authors Paul Lee and Eric Siau to discuss their powerful book, The Power of TaeKwonDo. More than just kicks and competition, they reveal how TaeKwonDo instills discipline, respect, emotional regulation, and leadership in children—from the dojang to everyday life.
The duo shares their personal stories of growing up with martial arts, the cultural values it teaches, and how they've transformed those lessons into a system that helps children become confident, focused, and respectful individuals. Whether it’s improving grades, building character, or managing emotions, their methods are shaping the next generation—one belt at a time.
🔑 You’ll discover:
Why TaeKwonDo is more than self-defense—it's life training
How martial arts improve children’s school performance and emotional control
The leadership mindset every child can adopt through structure and discipline
What parents can do to support their child’s martial arts journey
The deeper meaning behind earning a black belt—and how it applies to real life
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or leadership coach, this episode shows how ancient wisdom and modern mentorship are creating a new generation of resilient, respectful leaders.
Master Paul Lee and Master Eric Siau are the co-founders of Paul Lee Taekwondo School in Singapore, dedicated to nurturing confidence and discipline through martial arts. Master Paul, a 5th DAN Kukkiwon Black Belt with over 20 years of experience, specializes in training young children and seniors, earning national and international accolades in Malaysia, Singapore, and World Hanmadang events. Master Eric, a 4th DAN Kukkiwon Black Belt, combines over a decade of coaching with expertise in kickboxing and sports science. Together, they authored The Power of Taekwondo, blending their martial arts knowledge with character-building values to shape respectful and high-achieving individuals.
You can find Eric Siau and Paul Lee here:
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https://a.co/d/07kJ5NO
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